Neilsen may never understand why his life was taken away so soon, but she said his death was preventable.

"He was seen. They knew he was out there. Someone chose not to slow down on a gravel road, and he was killed," Neilsen said.

The gravel road is a stretch on 300th Street where Neilsen also used to run but said she may never go back. However, she will run alongside the group at this year's 5th annual Keep Kids Alive Run to Remember to spread the message that could have saved White's life.

"Runners, walkers, bikers, anyone, kids ... they have the right of the road. Just slow down," Neilsen said.

Organizers of the 5K said whenever you're out on the road, whether you're walking, running, biking or driving, your actions have an impact.

"Our behavior is what contributes to most of these deaths," organizer Tom Everson said.

Neilsen said these deaths shouldn't happen, especially to a teenager who was full of life.

White's family and his wrestling team will run without him in his honor.

The activities will start about an hour and a half before the 5K.

The driver who police said hit and killed White pleaded not guilty in February. Jason Henderson was charged with failure to maintain a reasonable and proper speed.